Refractive surgery in the HIV-positive U.S. Military Natural History Study Cohort: complications and risk factors.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:This study sought to assess the frequency of refractive surgery complications in HIV+ individuals and related risk factors. SETTINGS:Multiple centers in the United States. DESIGN:Prospective observational cohort study. METHODS:The U.S. Military HIV Natural History Study is a prospective observational cohort study of HIV+ service members and beneficiaries. Participants were selected who had Current Procedural Terminology codes for laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and other refractive surgeries. The frequency of complications was determined using International Classification of Diseases-9 codes. Covariates included age, sex, antiretroviral therapy, time since HIV diagnosis, history of AIDS, and CD4 (T lymphocytes) count and viral load. Statisti

SUBMITTER: Tisdale CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6842682 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature